The Dallas Cowboys took to the practice field for the first time since their disturbing loss to the Washington Football Team on Thanksgiving Day. Their Week 13 opponent, the Baltimore Ravens, are finishing Week 12 game as they visit the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. This game was postponed from Thanksgiving night, to Sunday afternoon, to Monday night, to Wednesday afternoon.
Due to the crazy times during the Covid-19 pandemic the Cowboys preparation and practice schedule has been altered as well. Wednesday was the first time the players have been at their practice facility since their lifting session on Friday.
With schedule change from a Thursday to Tuesday game and amid COVID-19 protocols, this essentially has functioned like a bye week for the Cowboys. Center Joe Looney said that today is his fourth day away from team facility. Hasn’t been at The Star since a Friday lift.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) December 1, 2020
The team has treated this week similar to a smaller bye week. This could ultimately help the Cowboys as they are dealing with a few players on their injury report heading into Week 13.
Defensive end Aldon Smith headlined this list as he sat out Wednesday’s practice with an illness. Offensive guard Zack Martin (calf) and left tackle Cam Erving (MCL) were also not present. Safety Steven Parker (ankle) and cornerback Anthony Brown (ribs) were seen working off to the side.
Cowboys practicing for first time in a week. DE Aldon Smith one of three players not on field. Dealing with illness, source said. Also no OL Zack Martin (calf) and LT Cam Erving (MCL). S Steven Parker (ankle) and CB Anthony Brown (ribs) working to side.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) December 2, 2020
While the status for Week 13 is very uncertain for the majority of those on this first report, head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed that Martin will miss extended time do to the extent of his calf injury. Erving on the other hand might not be as lengthy.
Cowboys OL Zack Martin (calf) is still going to miss "multiple weeks," coach Mike McCarthy said. LT Cam Erving (MCL) could be quicker than initially thought.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) December 2, 2020
Check back with the Cowboys Wire in the coming days as the Cowboys continue their prep for an opponent who has yet to complete their respective Week 12 game.